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Birds RSS Feed from ABC Radio Adelaide2017, Australian Broadcasting Corporationen-au15Sat, 02 Dec 2017 14:28:00 +1100Endangered short-tailed grasswren population survives fire in remote South Australiahttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-12-02/rare-short-tailed-grasswren-population-survives-gawler-ranges/9219746?source=rss
A survey of a remote, rocky habitat full of spinifex grass in South Australia has found a rare bird still lives in the area, despite fears it could have been wiped out in a fire in 2011.Sat, 02 Dec 2017 14:28:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201712\4774760.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaideeyrenorthandwestDisasters and Accidents:Fires:BushfireEnvironment:Conservation:AllEnvironment:Land Management:AllScience and Technology:Animals:BirdsScience and Technology:Ecology:AllAustralia:SA:Flinders Park 5025Australia:SA:Gawler 5118Australia:SA:Minnipa 5654Australia:SA:Port Pirie 5540Short-tailed grasswrenShort-tailed grasswrenSupplied: Deb Hopton: Supplied: Deb Hopton-32.8500 135.1500Adelaide Symphony Orchestra to celebrate the song of the pied butcherbird in new compositionhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-10-21/adelaide-symphony-orchestra-celebrates-song-of-pied-butcherbird/9072974?source=rss
Field recordings of pied butcherbirds will be incorporated into a new piece for one of the nation's most pretigious orchestras, the result of months of work in which the composer travelled the NT and far north Queensland to record the "world's finest songbird" in nature.Sat, 21 Oct 2017 13:33:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201710\4753311.xmlABC Radio AdelaidealicespringsadelaideArts and Entertainment:All:AllArts and Entertainment:Music:AllArts and Entertainment:Music:OrchestralScience and Technology:Animals:BirdsAustralia:NT:Alice Springs 0870Australia:NT:AllAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000Australia:SA:AllPied ButcherbirdPied ButcherbirdFlickr: Julie Burgher: Flickr: Julie Burgher-23.6989 133.8829Night parrot feather discovery proves Australia's most elusive bird is alive in South Australiahttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-09-14/night-parrot-south-australia-wildlife-researchers-discover-proof/8942462?source=rss
There has been no hard proof of the night parrot in South Australia until now according to wildlife researchers.Thu, 14 Sep 2017 10:28:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201709\4734060.xmlABC Radio AdelaidealicespringsbrisbaneadelaidenorthandwestperthEnvironment:Conservation:AllEnvironment:Environmental Impact:AllEnvironment:Environmental Management:AllEnvironment:Environmental Policy:AllHuman Interest:All:AllHuman Interest:Animals:AllScience and Technology:Animals:AllScience and Technology:Animals:BirdsAustralia:NT:Alice Springs 0870Australia:QLD:Brisbane 4000Australia:SA:Adelaide 5000Australia:SA:Marree 5733Australia:WA:Perth 6000A night parrot feather found by researchers near Lake Eyre in South AustraliaA night parrot feather found by researchers near Lake Eyre in South AustraliaSupplied: Australian Wildlife Conservancy: Supplied: Australian Wildlife Conservancy-29.6484 138.064Reduced water flow behind 70 per cent drop in water bird numbers in the Murray Darling basinhttp://www.abc.net.au/worldtoday/content/2016/s4680570.htm?source=rss
New research has found a dramatic decline in waterbirds in the Murray Darling Basin is directly linked to reduced water flow. The team from the University of New South Wales team has crunched three decades of data to find water bird numbers have dropped by 70 per cent in the basin.
Mon, 05 Jun 2017 13:06:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201706\4680570.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaideEnvironment:Climate Change:AllEnvironment:Conservation:AllEnvironment:Pollution:AllRural:Agribusiness:AllRural:Irrigation:AllScience and Technology:Animals:BirdsEnvironment:Water Management:AllEnvironment:Water Supply:AllAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000Reduced water flow behind 70 per cent drop in water bird numbers in the Murray Darling basinNew research has found a dramatic decline in waterbirds in the Murray Darling Basin is directly linked to reduced water flow. The team from the University of New South Wales team has crunched three decades of data to find water bird numbers have dropped by 70 per cent in the basin.Liv Casben -34.9295 138.5982Birds and Bordershttp://www.abc.net.au/local/programs/438-beyond-the-lab/episodes/ep-2017-05-08-4665282.htm?source=rss
It's easy to forget that the way we see the world isn't always the same as how the creatures we share it with see it.Tue, 09 May 2017 07:24:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201705\4665282.xmlABC Radio AdelaidesydneydarwinbrisbaneadelaidehobartmelbourneperthEnvironment:Conservation:AllUnrest, Conflict and War:All:AllScience and Technology:Animals:BirdsAustralia:NSW:Sydney 2000Australia:NT:Darwin 0800Australia:QLD:Brisbane 4000Australia:SA:Adelaide 5000Australia:TAS:Hobart 7000Australia:VIC:Melbourne 3000Australia:WA:Perth 6000Israel:All:AllGumboots the White-fronted Chat Image supplied: Kerry Allen: Birds and Borders on Beyond the Lab-33.8631 151.2043Mallee emu-wren 'insurance population' planned for South Australiahttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-03-15/endangered-mallee-emu-wren-insurance-population-to-be-bred-in-sa/8353688?source=rss
The endangered Mallee emu-wren will be held in captivity for the first time in an effort to save the tiny bird species.Wed, 15 Mar 2017 10:56:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201703\4636352.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaideEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Conservation:AllEnvironment:Endangered and Protected Species:AllHuman Interest:All:AllHuman Interest:Animals:AllScience and Technology:Animals:BirdsAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000Australia:SA:Monarto South 5254A male mallee emu-wren bird at Hattah-Kulkyne National ParkA male mallee emu-wren bird at Hattah-Kulkyne National ParkSupplied: Thomas Hunt: Supplied: Thomas Hunt-34.9295 138.5982Orange-bellied parrot: Race to save native bird underway as numbers drop to lowest ever levelhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-02-14/race-to-save-orange-bellied-parrot/8269450?source=rss
The race is on to save the critically endangered native Australian orange-bellied parrot as its population reaches the lowest levels ever seen.Tue, 14 Feb 2017 16:34:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201702\4619800.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaideEnvironment:Conservation:AllScience and Technology:Animals:AllScience and Technology:Animals:BirdsAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000Orange-bellied parrotOrange-bellied parrotABC News: Caroline Winter: ABC News: Caroline Winter-34.9295 138.5982Scientists use fire to save endangered birds on the fringes of Adelaidehttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-02-10/endangered-chestnut-rumped-heathwren-needs-fire-scientists-say/8254912?source=rss
Ecologists once protected a bird habitat from fire, but have discovered the species can thrive in recently-burnt vegetation.Fri, 10 Feb 2017 08:38:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201702\4617491.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaideDisasters and Accidents:Fires:BushfireEnvironment:Environmental Management:AllScience and Technology:Animals:AllScience and Technology:Animals:BirdsAustralia:All:AllAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000Australia:SA:AllChestnut rumped heathwrenChestnut rumped heathwrenSupplied: Danny McCreadie: Supplied: Danny McCreadie-34.9295 138.5982Oscar the owl found sleeping in tree after escaping Adelaide Zoohttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-02-02/oscar-the-owl-found-after-escaping-adelaide-zoo/8237088?source=rss
Four days after flying the coop, Adelaide Zoo's fugitive owl Oscar is safely returned to captivity after being spotted having a doze at Adelaide University.Thu, 02 Feb 2017 21:57:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201702\4613500.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaideHuman Interest:Offbeat:AllScience and Technology:Animals:BirdsScience and Technology:Animals:ZoosAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000Australia:SA:Adelaide University 5005Australia:SA:AllOscar the owlOscar the owlFacebook: Carol Balmer-Adams: Facebook: Carol Balmer-AdamsZookeeper holds Oscar the owlZookeeper holds Oscar the owlFacebook: Adelaide Zoo: Facebook: Adelaide Zoo-34.9295 138.5982Understanding seagulls and how to win the battle against the ultimate chip predatorhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-01-11/seagulls-and-the-endless-beach-battle-for-your-chips/8174934?source=rss
Seagulls have become the ultimate chip predators and a researcher says if the birds can see them, they won't give in.Wed, 11 Jan 2017 11:34:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201701\4602578.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaideHuman Interest:All:AllScience and Technology:Animals:BirdsAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000Seagulls swooping for a chip.Seagulls swooping for a chip.ABC Open: Michael Samson: ABC Open: Michael Samson-34.9295 138.5982Grey plover flight of 13,000km from Russia to Adelaide tracked by satellite taghttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-08-04/satellite-tags-plot-bird-flight-from-russia-to-adelaide/7689312?source=rss
Satellite tags are being used to plot the course of two grey plovers as they fly 13,000 kilometres back to Adelaide from Russia.Thu, 04 Aug 2016 12:59:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201608\4513474.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaideEnvironment:All:AllHuman Interest:All:AllHuman Interest:Animals:AllScience and Technology:All:AllScience and Technology:Animals:AllScience and Technology:Animals:Animal BehaviourScience and Technology:Animals:BirdsAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000A grey plover with satellite tag fitted to its back.A grey plover with satellite tag fitted to its back.Supplied: Peter Owen: Supplied: Peter Owen-34.9295 138.5982Gulf St Vincent a 'shorebird supermarket' for migratory birds on 40,000 km triphttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-12-04/gulf-st-vincent-supermarket-for-migratory-birds-on-40000km-trip/5937584?source=rss
Migratory birds that travel up to 20,000 kilometres to breed in the Arctic Circle are currently eating their fill along the beaches north of Adelaide.Wed, 03 Aug 2016 13:48:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201608\4142078.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaideArts and Entertainment:Kids Games and Links:Animals and NatureEnvironment:Environmental Management:AllScience and Technology:Animals:BirdsScience and Technology:Ecology:AllAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000Australia:SA:Dublin 5501AKK the bar-tailed godwit (centre with coloured leg bad).AKK the bar-tailed godwit (centre with coloured leg bad).Supplied: Peter Corcoran: Supplied: Peter Corcoran-34.9295 138.5982Helen Macdonald: grief and a hawkhttp://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2016/07/19/4503187.htm?source=rss
Helen became obsessed with the ancient sport of falconry when she was a young child. (R)Tue, 19 Jul 2016 11:04:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201607\4503187.xmlABC Radio AdelaidesydneydarwinbrisbaneadelaidehobartperthArts and Entertainment:All:AllArts and Entertainment:Books (Literature):AllArts and Entertainment:Books (Literature):Non FictionCommunity and Society:All:AllCommunity and Society:Grief:AllHuman Interest:All:AllHuman Interest:Animals:AllHuman Interest:People:AllInformation and Communication:All:AllInformation and Communication:Broadcasting:AllInformation and Communication:Broadcasting:ABCScience and Technology:All:AllScience and Technology:Animals:AllArts and Entertainment:Books (Literature):AuthorScience and Technology:Animals:BirdsAustralia:ACT:AllAustralia:NSW:AllAustralia:NSW:Sydney 2000Australia:NT:AllAustralia:NT:Darwin 0800Australia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Brisbane 4000Australia:SA:AllAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000Australia:TAS:AllAustralia:TAS:Hobart 7000Australia:WA:AllAustralia:WA:Perth 6000Helen Macdonald - ConversationsHelen MacdonaldABC Radio: Helen Macdonald - Conversations Helen Macdonald in conversation with Richard Fidler. (R) -27.4698 153.024Australian wood ducks find trees fit the bill for nestinghttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-06-10/why-is-there-a-wood-duck-living-in-my-tree/7497290?source=rss
Ducks are normally found on water, so you might be curious as to why some ducks can be seen roosting in trees this time of year.Fri, 10 Jun 2016 10:56:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201606\4479504.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaideHuman Interest:All:AllHuman Interest:Animals:AllScience and Technology:Animals:AllScience and Technology:Animals:Animal BehaviourScience and Technology:Animals:BirdsAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000A wood duck nests in a large gum tree.A wood duck nests in a large gum tree.891 ABC Adelaide: Spence Denny: 891 ABC Adelaide: Spence Denny-34.9295 138.5982Animals need protection from drones via code of practice, researcher sayshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-05-24/animals-need-protection-from-research-drones/7439218?source=rss
A University of Adelaide researcher wants a code of practice to protect wildlife such as birds from research drones until any negative effects are fully understood.Tue, 24 May 2016 12:58:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201605\4467895.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaideEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Conservation:AllEnvironment:Environmental Management:AllScience and Technology:Animals:BirdsAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000Australia:SA:AllEcologist Jarrod Hodgson launches an unmanned aircraft.Ecologist Jarrod Hodgson launches an unmanned aircraft.Supplied: University of Adelaide: Supplied: University of Adelaide-34.9295 138.5982Man-made island results in booming crche for pelicans at Port Adelaidehttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-01-29/man-made-island-provides-creche-for-pelicans-at-port-adelaide/7124782?source=rss
Opportunistic pelicans have transformed a dredging sand dump in Port Adelaide's Barker Inlet into the second largest nesting area in South Australia.Fri, 29 Jan 2016 15:27:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201601\4396950.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaideEnvironment:Environmental Management:AllHuman Interest:Animals:AllScience and Technology:Animals:BirdsAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000A pelican creche on the Barker Inlet island.A pelican creche on the Barker Inlet island.DEWNR: Tony Flaherty: DEWNR: Tony Flaherty-34.9295 138.5982Following the fragile plight of Adelaide's red-capped plover shorebirdshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-01-18/following-the-fragile-plight-of-adelaides-red-capped-plover/7094664?source=rss
They can nest up to six times per breeding season yet fail to have offspring survive, so a group of researchers are following the plight of the local birds to ensure their survival.Mon, 18 Jan 2016 11:19:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201601\4390038.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaideScience and Technology:Animals:BirdsAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000A red-capped plover chick on shoreline.A red-capped plover chick on shoreline.Deakin University: Daniel Lees: Deakin University: Daniel Lees-34.9295 138.5982Birds flock to Adelaide sanctuary from northern hemisphere in annual migrationhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-10-17/migratory-birds-arrive-adelaide-sanctuary-st-kilda/6862712?source=rss
Thousands of birds flock to the coastal region just north of suburban Adelaide in their migration from places such as Alaska and Russia.Sat, 17 Oct 2015 11:09:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201510\4333638.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaideCommunity and Society:All:AllCommunity and Society:Community and Multicultural Festivals:AllEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Environmental Management:AllScience and Technology:Animals:AllScience and Technology:Animals:BirdsAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000Australia:SA:AllAustralia:SA:St Kilda 5110whiskered ternwhiskered ternSupplied: Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary: Supplied: Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary-34.7333 138.5333Migratory birds make journey from Alaska to Adelaide for summer vacationhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-09-23/migratory-birds-arrive-for-summer-vacation-in-sa/6797840?source=rss
Thousands of birds begin arriving at the salt marshes, mangroves and mudflats along Adelaide's northern coast as part of their annual migration.Thu, 24 Sep 2015 18:42:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201509\4318491.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaideEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Environmental Management:AllScience and Technology:Animals:BirdsAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000Australia:SA:AllAustralia:SA:Elizabeth 5112Australia:SA:Mallala 5502Bar-tailed GodwitsBar-tailed GodwitsChris Purnell, Birdlife Australia: Chris Purnell, Birdlife Australia-34.9295 138.5982Angry birds: Shrubberies may be answer to Adelaide's noisy and aggressive miner birdshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-09-08/angry-birds-shrubberies-may-be-answer-to-noisy-aggressive-miners/6750966?source=rss
A cold winter has caused a lack of insects and flowers, resulting in even more aggressive noisy miner birds this spring.Fri, 11 Sep 2015 10:43:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201509\4308266.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaideCommunity and Society:All:AllEnvironment:Biological Diversity:AllEnvironment:Pests:AllScience and Technology:Animals:BirdsAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000Noisy mynah chicks wait to be fed in a suburban backyard in Brisbane, September 21, 2009.Noisy mynah chicks wait to be fed in a suburban backyard in Brisbane, September 21, 2009.Birte Schoettker: User submitted: Birte Schoettker: User submitted-34.9295 138.5982Tim Low: the distinctive songbirds of Australiahttp://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2015/04/15/4215316.htm?source=rss
Naturalist Tim Low says Australian birds are noisier, more aggressive and more intelligent than any other birds in the world.Wed, 15 Apr 2015 10:43:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201504\4215316.xmlABC Radio AdelaidecanberrasydneydarwinbrisbaneadelaidehobartperthArts and Entertainment:All:AllArts and Entertainment:Books (Literature):AllArts and Entertainment:Books (Literature):Non FictionArts and Entertainment:Radio:AllCommunity and Society:History:AllEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Climate Change:AllEnvironment:Conservation:AllEnvironment:Environmental Management:AllEnvironment:Forests:AllHuman Interest:All:AllHuman Interest:People:AllScience and Technology:Animals:AllScience and Technology:Biology:AllScience and Technology:Breakthroughs:AllScience and Technology:Ecology:AllScience and Technology:Evolution:AllScience and Technology:Research:AllScience and Technology:Weird and Wonderful:AllArts and Entertainment:Books (Literature):AuthorCommunity and Society:History:20th CenturyScience and Technology:Animals:MammalsScience and Technology:Research Organisations:AllScience and Technology:Animals:BirdsEnvironment:Biological Diversity:AllEnvironment:Environmental Impact:AllAustralia:ACT:AllAustralia:ACT:Canberra 2600Australia:NSW:AllAustralia:NSW:Sydney 2000Australia:NT:AllAustralia:NT:Darwin 0800Australia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Brisbane 4000Australia:SA:AllAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000Australia:TAS:AllAustralia:TAS:Hobart 7000Australia:WA:AllAustralia:WA:Perth 6000Tim LowTim LowABC Local: LyrebirdLyrebirdEleanor Ager: Black CockatooBaudin's Black CockatooChris Tate: Tim Low - Conversations (Rpt)Tim Low in conversation with Richard Fidler.-27.4698 153.024Peckish pelican in rehab after series of fly-by thefts along Torrens Lake picnic striphttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-08-07/hungry-pelican-taken-into-rehab-after-series-of-food-thefts/5656694?source=rss
A pelican that became aggressive towards people feeding it along Adelaide's Torrens Lake has gone into a dedicated rehabilitation facility. The male adult pelican was identified by the city council several months ago after stealing food from people's hands along the popular picnic spot.Fri, 08 Aug 2014 07:01:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201408\4063185.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaideHuman Interest:Animal Attacks:AllHuman Interest:Animals:AllHuman Interest:Offbeat:AllScience and Technology:Animals:BirdsAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000Australia:SA:AllPelicans at sanctuary on Torrens IslandPelicans at sanctuary on Torrens IslandFacebook: AMWRRO: Facebook: AMWRRO-34.9295 138.5982Shrinking dinos gave rise to birdshttp://www.abc.net.au/science/articles/2014/08/01/4057997.htm?source=rss
Birds survived the extinction of other dinosaurs because they evolved four times faster and kept getting smaller than their relatives.Fri, 01 Aug 2014 09:59:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201408\4057997.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaideScience and Technology:Dinosaurs:AllScience and Technology:Palaeontology:AllScience and Technology:Animals:BirdsAustralia:SA:Adelaide University 5005dinobirdsRapid evolution allowed birds to survive while all other dinosaurs became extinctBrian Choo: MicroraptorRapid evolution and allowed birds to survive while all other dinosaurs became extinct Brian Choo: Environment neglect has cost SA Mallee emu wren, ecologist Professor David Paton sayshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-06-25/environment-neglect-cost-sa-mallee-emu-wren-david-paton-accuses/5548390?source=rss
An ecologist says Environment Department budget cuts in South Australia can be blamed for a small bird's local extinction.Fri, 27 Jun 2014 07:35:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201406\4032550.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaidesoutheastsariverlandEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Endangered and Protected Species:AllEnvironment:Environmental Impact:AllEnvironment:Environmental Management:AllEnvironment:Environmental Policy:AllGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Budget:AllGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllScience and Technology:Animals:AllScience and Technology:Animals:BirdsAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000Australia:SA:AllAustralia:SA:Mount Gambier 5290Australia:SA:Pinnaroo 5304Australia:SA:Renmark 5341Mallee emu-wrenThe endangered mallee emu-wren is still found in western Victoria and the far east of South AustraliaDept Environment and Heritage: -35.263 140.9107Endangered orange-bellied parrot: Volunteers checking coastal Victoria and SA for sightingshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-05-14/orange-bellied-parrot-volunteers-search/5452558?source=rss
A coastal search of Victoria and South Australia will check on the numbers of one of Australia's most-threatened bird species, the orange-bellied parrot.Wed, 14 May 2014 13:53:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201405\4004445.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaidesoutheastsanorthtasballaratwesternvicmelbournegippslandsouthwestvicEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Conservation:AllEnvironment:Endangered and Protected Species:AllScience and Technology:Animals:BirdsAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000Australia:SA:AllAustralia:SA:Goolwa 5214Australia:SA:Mount Gambier 5290Australia:TAS:AllAustralia:TAS:Launceston 7250Australia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Ballarat 3350Australia:VIC:Horsham 3400Australia:VIC:Melbourne 3000Australia:VIC:Sale 3850Australia:VIC:Warrnambool 3280Orange-bellied parrot, maleOrange-bellied parrot, maleChris Tzaros: Chris Tzaros-38.3866 142.5053Little corellas causing big problemshttp://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2014/04/09/3981761.htm?source=rss
Torches, flashing lights and starter's pistols are all being used to try and get flocks of little corellas out of Nuriootpa.Wed, 09 Apr 2014 12:30:00 +0930\xmlcontent\201404\3981761.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaideCommunity and Society:All:AllEnvironment:All:AllScience and Technology:All:AllScience and Technology:Animals:AllScience and Technology:Animals:BirdsEnvironment:Pests:AllAustralia:SA:AllAustralia:SA:Nuriootpa 5355Little corellasLittle corellasAudience submitted: Louise MacMillan: Audience submitted: Louise MacMillan-34.471 138.982420 per cent of world's bird species found in cities, says urban biodiversity reporthttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-02-12/20--per-cent-of-worlds-bird-species-found-in-cities/5255598?source=rss
Scientists studying the impact of urbanisation on biodiversity say 20 per cent of the world's bird species are found in cities.Wed, 12 Feb 2014 17:10:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201402\3943351.xmlABC Radio AdelaidebrisbaneadelaidemelbourneCommunity and Society:Urban Development and Planning:AllScience and Technology:All:AllScience and Technology:Animals:BirdsScience and Technology:Biology:AllAustralia:All:AllAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Brisbane 4000Australia:SA:Adelaide 5000Australia:SA:AllAustralia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Melbourne 3000Cockatoo flies with Sydney Harbour in backgroundCockatoo flies with Sydney Harbour in backgroundFlickr: chris jd: Flickr: chris jd-37.4500 146.0833Cave reveals ancient birds' eye viewhttp://www.abc.net.au/science/articles/2013/10/04/3862004.htm?source=rss
The fossil remains of birds found in a cave in the desolate Nullarbor Plain suggest it was a very different place hundreds of thousands of years ago.Fri, 04 Oct 2013 18:30:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201310\3862004.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaideScience and Technology:Dinosaurs:FossilsScience and Technology:Palaeontology:AllScience and Technology:Animals:BirdsAustralia:SA:Flinders University 5042Dr Gavin Prideaux from Flinders University holds bones uncovered during excavations on the NullarborDr Gavin Prideaux from Flinders University holds bones uncovered during excavations on the Nullarbor Plain
Clay BryceWA Museum: Clay BryceExtinction fears aired for vulnerable sea eaglehttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-09-17/extinction-fears-aired-for-threatened-sea-eagle/4962536?source=rss
Natural resources staff on Kangaroo Island believe South Australia's white-bellied sea eagle population is at high risk of extinction if nests continue to be disturbed by human activities.Tue, 17 Sep 2013 13:08:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201309\3850556.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaidenorthandwestEnvironment:Endangered and Protected Species:AllHuman Interest:Animals:AllScience and Technology:Animals:BirdsAustralia:SA:Kingscote 5223Australia:SA:Port Pirie 5540-35.6547 137.6393Conservationists broadcast eerie cries to entice response from curlewshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-08-20/bird-survey-under-light-of-the-full-moon/4898836?source=rss
Recordings of Bush Stone-curlew cries are being played under the full moon as part of survey work.Tue, 20 Aug 2013 10:04:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201308\3829480.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaideriverlandEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Conservation:AllScience and Technology:Animals:BirdsAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000Australia:SA:AllAustralia:SA:Renmark 5341curlewbush stone curlew, endangered species found in News South Wales, Victoria and South Australia, November 2008ABC News: -35.2333 138.7500Late start to little penguin breeding season prompts fears birds may be infertilehttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-08-15/little-penguins-colony-could-have-disappeared/4888232?source=rss
A late start to the little penguin breeding season on South Australia's Granite Island could indicate the end of the population, a local tourism operator says. The size of the population has declined rapidly in recent years from 1800 to under 30. The local penguin centre says there might be a problem with the birds' fertility.Thu, 15 Aug 2013 11:48:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201308\3826039.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaideEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Conservation:AllScience and Technology:Animals:BirdsAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000Australia:SA:AllAustralia:SA:Victor Harbor 5211Baby penguin under threat from nats on Penguin Island in Western Australia 8 January 2012Baby penguin under threat from nats on Penguin Island in Western Australia 8 January 2012DEC: DEC-35.2333 138.7500Birds of prey under attack from housing developmentshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-08-12/birds-of-prey-under-attack-from-housing-developments/4879790?source=rss
Australia's coastline is one of the most coveted real estate locations, but there are fears coastal sprawl is driving out rare birds of prey.Mon, 12 Aug 2013 08:50:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201308\3823173.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaidesoutheastsaeyrenorthandwestCommunity and Society:Urban Development and Planning:AllEnvironment:Environmental Impact:AllEnvironment:Environmental Policy:AllScience and Technology:Animals:AllScience and Technology:Animals:BirdsAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000Australia:SA:AllAustralia:SA:Mount Gambier 5290Australia:SA:Port Lincoln 5606Australia:SA:Port Pirie 5540endangered sea eagleAn endangered sea eagle in flightNicholas BirksNicholas Birks: Nicholas Birks-35.2333 138.7500Import rule changes urged on exotic birdshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-06-13/import-rule-changes-urged-for-exotic-birds/4751116?source=rss
There is a push for the Federal Government to relax rules preventing the importation of many exotic birds.Thu, 13 Jun 2013 10:30:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201306\3780776.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaidesoutheastsanorthandwesteyreriverlandCommunity and Society:All:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:All:AllScience and Technology:Animals:BirdsAustralia:All:AllAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000Australia:SA:AllAustralia:SA:Mount Gambier 5290Australia:SA:Port Augusta 5700Australia:SA:Port Lincoln 5606Australia:SA:Port Pirie 5540Australia:SA:Renmark 5341An alleged bird smuggler at Melbourne Airport shows where he had concealed two live pigeonsIn a photo released on February 3, 2009, an alleged bird smuggler at Melbourne Airport shows where he had concealed two live pigeons - in his tights - after he was detained on February 1. The alleged smuggler is expected to be charged on summons with wildlife smuggling offences.Australian Customs and Border Protection ServiceAAP: Australian Customs and Border Protection Service-35.2333 138.7500Penguin numbers dwindle on Granite Islandhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-05-22/penguin-numbers-dwindle-on-granite-island/4705942?source=rss
A tourism operator has cut back penguin tours of Granite Island at Victor Harbor as bird numbers dwindle.Wed, 22 May 2013 13:09:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201305\3764806.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaidesoutheastsaEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Endangered and Protected Species:AllLifestyle and Leisure:Travel and Tourism:AllRural:Rural Tourism:AllScience and Technology:Animals:AllScience and Technology:Animals:BirdsAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000Australia:SA:AllAustralia:SA:Mount Gambier 5290Australia:SA:Victor Harbor 5211Horse tramThe causeway leading to Granite Island off Victor Harbor in SA, 2007Brian Cartwrightuser submitted: Brian Cartwright-35.5525 138.6212Town in a flap as pest bird schemes cuthttp://www.abc.net.au/worldtoday/content/2013/s3671614.htm?source=rss
Noisy and destructive little corellas have descended on the Fleurieu Peninsula town of Old Noarlunga for the summer to the disdain of local residents, who are concerned that government authorities seem to have given up trying to control the native birds which they consider a pest.Thu, 17 Jan 2013 19:00:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201301\3671614.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaideScience and Technology:Animals:BirdsAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000Town in a flap as pest bird schemes cutNoisy and destructive little corellas have descended on the Fleurieu Peninsula town of Old Noarlunga for the summer to the disdain of local residents, who are concerned that government authorities seem to have given up trying to control the native birds which they consider a pest.Rebecca Brice-34.9295 138.5982Fairy wrens show importance of Mum's wordhttp://www.abc.net.au/science/articles/2012/11/09/3629195.htm?source=rss
Superb fairy wren chicks are learning the importance of listening to their mother before they've even hatched.Fri, 09 Nov 2012 09:51:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201211\3629195.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaideScience and Technology:Animals:AllScience and Technology:Animals:Animal BehaviourScience and Technology:Animals:BirdsAustralia:All:AllAustralia:SA:Flinders University 5042Superb fairy wren resting on a branchThe discovery was made by accident while the team were examining the effects of predation on the fairy wren Colombelli-Negrel et al.Current Biology: Colombelli-Negrel et al.-26.000 134.500Ancient dung holds clues to saving rare planthttp://www.abc.net.au/science/articles/2012/10/11/3608793.htm?source=rss
A fossilised pooh from a giant flightless parrot gives new hope for the survival of one of New Zealand's rarest plants, the Hades flower.Thu, 11 Oct 2012 16:36:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201210\3608793.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaideEnvironment:Conservation:AllEnvironment:Endangered and Protected Species:AllScience and Technology:Botany:AllScience and Technology:Dinosaurs:FossilsScience and Technology:Animals:BirdsNew Zealand:All:AllAustralia:SA:Adelaide University 5005Portrait of a kakapo parrotThe discovery means the kakapo could help in restoring dacylanthus Frank WoutersFlickr: Frank Wouters-41 174Scientist Peter Doherty on the importance of sentinel chickenshttp://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2012/10/02/3602128.htm?source=rss
Scientist Peter Doherty says the time has come to celebrate the 'sentinel chickens' and other birds we rely on to keep us healthy.Tue, 02 Oct 2012 15:23:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201210\3602128.xmlABC Radio AdelaidesydneybrisbaneadelaidehobartperthHuman Interest:Awards and Prizes:AllHuman Interest:People:AllScience and Technology:All:AllScience and Technology:Animals:AllScience and Technology:Animals:BirdsAustralia:NSW:AllAustralia:NSW:Sydney 2000Australia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Brisbane 4000Australia:SA:AllAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000Australia:TAS:AllAustralia:TAS:Hobart 7000Australia:WA:AllAustralia:WA:Perth 6000Peter Doherty Peter Doherty ABC Local: Peter DohertyPeter Doherty-27.4698 153.024Granite Island penguin population in possible perilhttp://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2012/08/14/3567175.htm?source=rss
Numbers for Granite Island's native little penguin population have fallen dramatically over the past decade, with researcher puzzled over what is threatening the now fragile local colony.
Tue, 14 Aug 2012 08:45:00 +0930\xmlcontent\201208\3567175.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaideHuman Interest:Animals:AllScience and Technology:Animals:BirdsAustralia:SA:Victor Harbor 5211Granite Island little penguin numbers drop dramaticallyGranite Island little penguin numbers drop dramaticallyABC TV: -35.564350 138.629440Granite Island penguins face wipeouthttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-08-13/granite-island-penguins-face-wipeout/4196180?source=rss
Mon, 13 Aug 2012 20:23:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201208\3566930.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaideArts and Entertainment:Kids Games and Links:Animals and NatureEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Conservation:AllScience and Technology:Animals:AllScience and Technology:Animals:BirdsAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000Australia:SA:Victor Harbor 5211Granite Island penguins face wipeoutGranite Island penguins face wipeout7pm TV News SA: 7pm TV News SAGranite Island penguins face wipeoutA conservation group says the latest census of little penguins on Granite Island, south of Adelaide, shows numbers are plummeting and the colony could disappear.Tom Fedorowytsch-35.5525 138.6212Endangered cockatoos under threat from predatorshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-06-15/glossy-black-cockatoos-motion-sensor-cameras/4073098?source=rss
An unlikely culprit is threatening the habitat and breeding of the glossy-black cockatoo on Kangaroo Island.Mon, 18 Jun 2012 11:26:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201206\3526072.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaidesoutheastsanorthandwestCommunity and Society:Volunteers:AllEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Conservation:AllEnvironment:Endangered and Protected Species:AllEnvironment:Pests:AllRural:All:AllRural:Pest Management:AllScience and Technology:Animals:AllScience and Technology:Animals:BirdsAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000Australia:SA:AllAustralia:SA:Kingscote 5223Australia:SA:Mount Gambier 5290Australia:SA:Port Pirie 5540Pair of glossy black cockatoosPair of glossy black cockatoosDept of Environment and Natural Resources: Dept of Environment and Natural Resources-35.6547 137.6393Planting to boost cockatoos' food supplyhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-05-10/black-cockatoos-mount-lofty-ranges-planting/4002626?source=rss
Plans have been made to boost native food sources for the vulnerable yellow-tailed black cockatoo in the Mount Lofty Ranges.Thu, 10 May 2012 09:28:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201205\3499647.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaideEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Conservation:AllEnvironment:Endangered and Protected Species:AllScience and Technology:Animals:BirdsAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000Australia:SA:AllAustralia:SA:Athelstone 5076yellow-tailed black cockatoo chickYellow-tailed black cockatoo chick, 2010Environment Dept: -34.8667 138.7Wind farm ecologist defends bird safetyhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-04-24/birds-wind-farms-turbines-cindy-hull/3968504?source=rss
An ecologist says there is no evidence wind farms are threatening the future of native bird populations.Tue, 24 Apr 2012 08:57:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201204\3487554.xmlABC Radio AdelaidenorthandwestriverlandadelaideBusiness, Economics and Finance:Environmentally Sustainable Business:AllEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Alternative Energy:AllEnvironment:Alternative Energy:Wind EnergyEnvironment:Environmental Impact:AllScience and Technology:Animals:AllScience and Technology:Animals:BirdsAustralia:SA:AllAustralia:SA:Port Pirie 5540Australia:SA:Renmark 5341Australia:SA:Waterloo Corner 5110A magpie swoops a wedge-tailed eagle A magpie swoops a wedge-tailed eagle near Arakoola, in South Australia's Flinders Ranges, in September 2010.
BennoUser submitted: Benno-34.7167 138.5667Fairy tern numbers under scrutinyhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-04-02/fairy-terns-count/3926630?source=rss
Another count has been made of fairy tern numbers across South Australia as part of efforts to work out why their numbers are dwindling.Mon, 02 Apr 2012 08:11:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201204\3468712.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaidesoutheastsaeyrenorthandwestEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Endangered and Protected Species:AllScience and Technology:Animals:AllScience and Technology:Animals:BirdsAustralia:SA:AllAustralia:SA:Goolwa 5214Australia:SA:Mount Gambier 5290Australia:SA:Port Lincoln 5606Australia:SA:Port Pirie 5540-35.2333 138.7500Dates set for SA duck hunting seasonhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-02-21/duck-hunting-season-sa-2012/3841880?source=rss
A limited hunting season for duck and quail has been announced in South Australia.Tue, 21 Feb 2012 12:22:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201202\3435631.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaidesoutheastsanorthandwesteyreriverlandEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Endangered and Protected Species:AllGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:Animal Welfare:AllLifestyle and Leisure:All:AllScience and Technology:Animals:BirdsAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000Australia:SA:AllAustralia:SA:Mount Gambier 5290Australia:SA:Port Augusta 5700Australia:SA:Port Lincoln 5606Australia:SA:Port Pirie 5540Australia:SA:Renmark 5341A duck hunter calls ducks as the sun risesA duck hunter calls ducks as the sun rises during a morning duck shooting at Mercer in Auckland, New Zealand, on June 16, 2006.Sandra Mu, file photoGetty Images: Sandra Mu, file photo-37.8252 140.7811Loved lyrebird dieshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-12-29/lyrebird-dies-chook-adelaide-zoo/3750944?source=rss
Adelaide Zoo's much loved lyrebird Chook, known for his stunning vocal ability, has died at the age of 32.Thu, 29 Dec 2011 22:18:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201112\3399337.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaideEnvironment:All:AllScience and Technology:Animals:AllScience and Technology:Animals:BirdsScience and Technology:Animals:ZoosAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000Australia:SA:AllListen to Chook and an interview with his former keeper on 891Listen to Chook and an interview with his former keeper on 891Famed lyrebird diesAdelaide Zoo has lost one of its favourite attractions after Chook the lyrebird died at the age of 32.Kim Robertson-34.9295 138.5982Famed lyrebird dieshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-12-29/famed-lyrebird-dies/3751876?source=rss
Thu, 29 Dec 2011 22:15:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201112\3399725.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaideHuman Interest:Offbeat:AllScience and Technology:Animals:BirdsScience and Technology:Animals:ZoosAustralia:All:AllAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000Famed lyrebird diesFamed lyrebird dies7pm TV News SA: 7pm TV News SAFamed lyrebird diesAdelaide Zoo has lost one of its favourite attractions after Chook the lyrebird died at the age of 32.Kim Robertson-34.9295 138.5982Outback birds make for the coasthttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-12-13/birds-outback-coast-breeding/3727914?source=rss
Birds are flocking to coastal areas of south-eastern Australia from the outback after a wetter season inland.Tue, 13 Dec 2011 08:28:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201112\3389601.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaidesoutheastsanorthandwesteyresouthwestvicEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Environmental Impact:AllScience and Technology:Animals:BirdsAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000Australia:SA:AllAustralia:SA:Mount Gambier 5290Australia:SA:Port Augusta 5700Australia:SA:Port Lincoln 5606Australia:SA:Port Pirie 5540Australia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Warrnambool 3280A flock of budgerigars swarm across the fieldsA flock of budgerigars swarm across the fields at Boulia in far west Queensland on October 15, 2009.Ann BrittonUser submitted: Ann Britton-35.2333 138.7500Eagle freed after days in steel rabbit traphttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-11-08/eagle-steel-trap-mannum/3651690?source=rss
A wedge-tailed eagle caught for up to a fortnight in a rabbit trap at Mannum in eastern South Australia has now been released in the area.Tue, 08 Nov 2011 10:08:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201111\3358740.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaidesoutheastsariverlandHuman Interest:All:AllHuman Interest:Animals:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:Animal Welfare:AllRural:All:AllScience and Technology:Animals:BirdsAustralia:All:AllAustralia:SA:AllAustralia:SA:Mannum 5238Australia:SA:Mount Gambier 5290Australia:SA:Renmark 5341A male wedge tailed eagle is released in Tasmania's midlands August 19, 2008.A male wedge tailed eagle is released in Tasmania's midlands August 19, 2008. The eagle was injured, and had been rehabilitated, by wildlife carers before its release near where it was found.Annah YardABC News: Annah Yard-34.9167 139.3019Archaeopteryx restored as 'first bird'http://www.abc.net.au/science/articles/2011/10/26/3347625.htm?source=rss
A new evolutionary tree has once again defined archaeopteryx as the most primitive of birds.Wed, 26 Oct 2011 16:19:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201110\3347625.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaideScience and Technology:Dinosaurs:AllScience and Technology:Palaeontology:AllScience and Technology:Genetics:AllScience and Technology:Animals:BirdsAustralia:SA:Adelaide University 5005Archaeopteryx A rethink of the evolution of dinosaurs and birds has placed Archaeopteryx back at the top of the bird list Michael Lee: -34.920406 138.604094Penguin chicks killed on Kangaroo Islandhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-10-07/penguins-census-count-kangaroo-island/3337498?source=rss
Fifteen dead penguin chicks have been found near the Kingscote breeding colony on Kangaroo Island.Fri, 07 Oct 2011 12:02:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201110\3334299.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaidesoutheastsaCommunity and Society:All:AllCommunity and Society:Volunteers:AllEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Conservation:AllEnvironment:Endangered and Protected Species:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllHuman Interest:All:AllHuman Interest:Animal Attacks:AllRural:All:AllScience and Technology:Animals:AllScience and Technology:Animals:BirdsScience and Technology:Research:AllScience and Technology:Research Organisations:AllAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000Australia:SA:AllAustralia:SA:Kingscote 5223Australia:SA:Mount Gambier 5290Philip Island penguinsPenguins stand at the waters edge on Phillip Island near Melbourne. There is only one colony of the birds remaining on the island, but it is the largest in mainland Australia.Phillip Island Nature Parks: -35.6547 137.6393SA eases pigeon import banhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-09-30/pigeon-ban-eased-virus/3204064?source=rss
A ban on pigeons being brought to South Australia from interstate has been eased and now applies only to pigeons from Victoria.Fri, 30 Sep 2011 14:52:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201109\3329814.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaidesoutheastsanorthandwestriverlandCommunity and Society:All:AllHealth:Diseases and Disorders:AllRural:All:AllRural:Veterinary Medicine:AllScience and Technology:Animals:BirdsAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000Australia:SA:AllAustralia:SA:Mount Gambier 5290Australia:SA:Port Pirie 5540Australia:SA:Renmark 5341Pigeon fancier and birdA pigeon fancier handles one of his birds, September 2011.ABC News: ABC News-35.2333 138.7500Music and surf event not one for the birdshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-09-07/vivonne-bay-plovers-surf-music/2874528?source=rss
The Conservation Council says a surfing competition soon on Kangaroo Island could wipe out the entire breeding season for a vulnerable bird species in South Australia. The Kangaroo Island Pro surfing event will be held at Vivonne Bay in November, in conjunction with a music festival that is expected to attract about 5,000 people.Thu, 08 Sep 2011 08:19:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201109\3311725.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaideCommunity and Society:All:AllCommunity and Society:Community and Multicultural Festivals:AllEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Conservation:AllEnvironment:Endangered and Protected Species:AllLifestyle and Leisure:All:AllLifestyle and Leisure:Travel and Tourism:AllRural:Rural Tourism:AllScience and Technology:Animals:BirdsAustralia:All:AllAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000Australia:SA:AllAustralia:SA:Kingscote 5223Australia:SA:Penneshaw 5222Hooded Plover familyA family of critically endagered Hooded Plovers on a beach in Murramurrang National Park on the south coast of New South Wales. I.VandykeNPWS: I.Vandyke-35.7167 137.9333Goose impaled by crossbow arrowhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-08-24/goose-crossbow-arrow-rspca/2853864?source=rss
The RSPCA says a goose was left impaled by a crossbow arrow in a cowardly act of cruelty.Wed, 24 Aug 2011 14:18:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201108\3301100.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaideHuman Interest:All:AllHuman Interest:Animals:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:Animal Welfare:AllScience and Technology:Animals:BirdsAustralia:All:AllAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000Australia:SA:AllAustralia:SA:Mclaren Vale 5171Goose hit by arrowThe RSPCA released this photo of a goose which had a crossbow arrow fired into it, just south of Adelaide, on August 23 2011. The bird had to be put down.RSPCA: RSPCA-35.2333 138.7500Penguins in decline/7pmtvnews_(sa)/2852600.html?source=rss
A study suggests Granite Island's penguin colony, south of Adelaide, could be wiped out by 2020.Wed, 24 Aug 2011 08:50:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201108\3300696.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaideEnvironment:Conservation:AllEnvironment:Endangered and Protected Species:AllHuman Interest:Animals:AllScience and Technology:Animals:BirdsScience and Technology:Research:AllAustralia:All:AllAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000Australia:SA:AllAustralia:SA:Victor Harbor 5211Penguins in declinePenguins in declineKim Robertson-35.2333 138.7500Scientists make fossil find/7pmtvnews_(sa)/2837382.html?source=rss
Mon, 15 Aug 2011 08:01:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201108\3293219.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaidegoldfieldsScience and Technology:Animals:BirdsScience and Technology:Dinosaurs:FossilsScience and Technology:Palaeontology:AllAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000Australia:WA:AllAustralia:WA:Eucla 6443Scientists make fossil findScientists make fossil find-31.6762 128.8818Seabirds set for better protectionhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-07-26/seabirds-protection-ocean/2810170?source=rss
Efforts are being made to better protect seabirds in Australia's southern fishing waters.Tue, 26 Jul 2011 08:25:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201107\3277828.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaidesoutheastsaeyreEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Environmental Management:AllEnvironment:Environmental Policy:AllRural:All:AllRural:Fishing, Aquaculture:AllScience and Technology:Animals:BirdsAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000Australia:SA:AllAustralia:SA:Mount Gambier 5290Australia:SA:Port Lincoln 5606AlbatrossPunters can bet on Albatross' migration patterns.ABC SCIENCE: -37.8252 140.7811Smelly ibis pollute wetlandshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/video/2011/06/22/3250995.htm?source=rss
A flock of Australian white ibis has made its way to Adelaide's north-eastern suburbs and is polluting wetlands.Wed, 22 Jun 2011 23:29:00 +0930\xmlcontent\201106\3250995.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaideEnvironment:Wetlands:AllGovernment and Politics:Local Government:AllRural:Pest Management:AllScience and Technology:Animals:BirdsEnvironment:Pests:AllAustralia:SA:AllAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000Australia:SA:Oakden 5086Smelly ibis flock descends on residentsSmelly ibis flock descends on residents7pm TV News SA: 7pm TV News SASmelly ibis polluting wetlandsA flock of Australian white ibis has made its way to Adelaide's north-eastern suburbs and is polluting wetlands.Kim RobertsonIbis flock contaminates Adelaide wetlandshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/06/22/3250703.htm?source=rss
Efforts are being made to move a flock of ibises which is contaminating wetlands in Adelaide's north-east.
Water from the wetlands no longer can be used to replenish the reserve's lakes or on surrounding grass.
Wed, 22 Jun 2011 14:47:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201106\3250703.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaideEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Environmental Management:AllEnvironment:Wetlands:AllGovernment and Politics:Local Government:AllEnvironment:Water:AllScience and Technology:Animals:BirdsEnvironment:Environmental Impact:AllEnvironment:Pests:AllEnvironment:Water Management:AllAustralia:SA:AllAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000Australia:SA:Oakden 5086A flock of ibises is contaminating water at Roy Amer Reserve wetlandsA flock of ibises is contaminating water at Roy Amer Reserve wetlandsABC News: Smelly ibis flock sullies wetlandsA group of white ibis is hassling locals in Adelaide's north-east after straying west from the birds' normal habitat on Australia's east coast. Kim Robertson-34.7833 138.65Mouse bait possible cause of bird deathshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/06/15/3244115.htm?source=rss
Flocks of birds in the Adelaide Hills may have been poisoned by poorly-laid mouse bait.Wed, 15 Jun 2011 09:21:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201106\3244115.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaidesoutheastsaeyrenorthandwestriverlandEnvironment:All:AllRural:All:AllRural:Pest Management:AllScience and Technology:Animals:AllScience and Technology:Animals:BirdsEnvironment:Pests:AllAustralia:SA:AllAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000Australia:SA:Mount Gambier 5290Australia:SA:Port Lincoln 5606Australia:SA:Port Pirie 5540Australia:SA:Renmark 5341Rainbow LorikeetPeople laying mouse bait incorrectly may be putting wildlife at riskBrian Cartwrightuser submitted: Brian Cartwright-35.2333 138.7500Little penguins at riskhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/video/2011/05/22/3223651.htm?source=rss
The race is on to find out why the population of little penguins is disappearing, south of Adelaide.Sun, 22 May 2011 23:25:00 +0930\xmlcontent\201105\3223651.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaideEnvironment:Conservation:AllHuman Interest:Animals:AllScience and Technology:Ecology:AllScience and Technology:Research:AllScience and Technology:Animals:BirdsAustralia:SA:AllAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000Australia:SA:Victor Harbor 5211Little penguins at risk of extinctionLittle penguins at risk of extinction7pm TV News SA: 7pm TV News SALittle penguins at risk of extinctionScientists will monitor the declining little penguin population on Granite Island south of Adelaide to determine the cause of their demise.Snippetshttp://www.abc.net.au/rural/telegraph/content/2011/s3140312.htm?source=rss
A little insight from the Journal of the Royal SocietyWed, 16 Feb 2011 12:19:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201102\3140312.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaideEnvironment:All:AllRural:All:AllScience and Technology:Animals:BirdsAustralia:SA:Adelaide University 5005-34.920406 138.604094Duck hunting season extended in SAhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/02/03/3129116.htm?source=rss
Duck hunters in South Australia will be able to take double the number of birds this season over last year.
The SA Government has increased bag limits and the length of the season.
It says more water has led to better breeding conditions.Fri, 04 Feb 2011 09:21:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201102\3129116.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaidesoutheastsanorthandwesteyreriverlandEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Endangered and Protected Species:AllEnvironment:Wetlands:AllLifestyle and Leisure:All:AllScience and Technology:Animals:BirdsAustralia:SA:AllAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000Australia:SA:Mount Gambier 5290Australia:SA:Port Augusta 5700Australia:SA:Port Lincoln 5606Australia:SA:Port Pirie 5540Australia:SA:Renmark 5341Longer season for duck huntersLonger season for duck hunters in SASandra Mu, file photoGetty Images: Sandra Mu, file photo-35.2333 138.7500Coorong mismanaged, says ecologisthttp://www.abc.net.au/news/video/2011/01/10/3110071.htm?source=rss
Ecologist David Paton says the SA Government should have slowed freshwater inflows into the Coorong.Mon, 10 Jan 2011 22:00:00 +1030\xmlcontent\201101\3110071.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaideEnvironment:Conservation:AllEnvironment:Environmental Management:AllEnvironment:Wetlands:AllGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllHealth:Environmental Health:AllEnvironment:Rivers:AllGovernment and Politics:Activism and Lobbying:AllScience and Technology:Animals:BirdsAustralia:SA:Meningie 5264Australia:SA:Adelaide University 5005Life returns to crucial SA wetlandsLife returns to crucial SA wetlands7pm TV News SA: 7pm TV News SALife returns to crucial SA wetlandsMonitoring of the fragile ecosystem in the Murraylands town of Coorong has revealed that plants and other organisms have returned due to fresh water inflows.Kim RobertsonGovernment 'mismanaged Coorong inflows'http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/01/10/3109735.htm?source=rss
A South Australian ecologist says State Government mismanagement of the Coorong has prevented the return of migratory wading birds to the region.Mon, 10 Jan 2011 16:03:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201101\3109735.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaidesoutheastsariverlandEnvironment:All:AllScience and Technology:Animals:AllEnvironment:Rivers:AllScience and Technology:Animals:FishScience and Technology:Animals:BirdsEnvironment:Rivers:Murray-Darling BasinAustralia:SA:AllAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000Australia:SA:Meningie 5264Australia:SA:Mount Gambier 5290Australia:SA:Renmark 5341Professor David Paton says water inflows were mismanagedProfessor David Paton says higher water levels have prevented the return of migratory birdsCaleb CluffABC Rural: Caleb CluffHigh water levels deter migratory birdsHigh water levels deter migratory birdsKim Robertson-35.6899 139.3372Close watch gives new pelican breeding insighthttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/12/07/3086537.htm?source=rss
A closer watch has shed new light on the breeding success of pelicans in the Coorong wetlands region near the Murray mouth.Tue, 07 Dec 2010 09:06:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201012\3086537.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaidesoutheastsaEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Endangered and Protected Species:AllEnvironment:Wetlands:AllScience and Technology:All:AllScience and Technology:Animals:AllEnvironment:Rivers:AllScience and Technology:Animals:BirdsEnvironment:Rivers:Murray-Darling BasinEnvironment:Environmental Impact:AllAustralia:SA:AllAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000Australia:SA:Clayton 5256Australia:SA:Goolwa 5214Australia:SA:Mount Gambier 5290Closer study made of pelican breedingCloser study made of pelican breedingGary TicehurstABC News: Gary Ticehurst-36.3167 140.7500Virus could wipe out endangered parrothttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/11/08/3060023.htm?source=rss
A virus is threatening a breeding program for the critically-endangered orange-bellied parrot.
Mon, 08 Nov 2010 11:37:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201011\3060023.xmlABC Radio AdelaideriverinaadelaidesoutheastsaEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Endangered and Protected Species:AllScience and Technology:Animals:AllScience and Technology:Research:AllScience and Technology:Animals:BirdsAustralia:All:AllAustralia:NSW:AllAustralia:NSW:Wagga Wagga 2650Australia:SA:AllAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000Australia:SA:Mount Gambier 5290Orange-bellied parrotVirus a threat to the orange-bellied parrotChris Tzaros/Birds AustraliaABC Rural: Chris Tzaros/Birds Australia-35.2333 138.7500Island penguins mauledhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/video/2010/09/19/3015938.htm?source=rss
A dog is blamed for an attack on penguins at Kingscote on Kangaroo Island, off the South Australian coast.Sun, 19 Sep 2010 19:25:00 +0930\xmlcontent\201009\3015938.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaideHuman Interest:Animal Attacks:DogScience and Technology:Animals:BirdsAustralia:All:AllAustralia:SA:AllAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000Australia:SA:Kingscote 5223Kangaroo Island penguins attackedKangaroo Island penguins attacked7pm TV News SA: 7pm TV News SAKangaroo Island penguins attackedA dog is believed to be behind the mauling of over a dozen penguins at Kingscote on Kangaroo Island off the south coast of South Australia.Macaw home and starting from scratchhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/07/23/2962275.htm?source=rss
Safely back in the aviary at Adelaide Zoo, Tambo the macaw has recovered well from his day of freedom.Fri, 23 Jul 2010 12:11:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201007\2962275.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaideHuman Interest:All:AllHuman Interest:Animals:AllScience and Technology:Animals:AllScience and Technology:Zoology:AllScience and Technology:Animals:ZoosScience and Technology:Animals:BirdsAustralia:All:AllAustralia:SA:AllAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000Tambo checked over after his big adventureTambo checked over after his big adventure7pm TV News SA: 7pm TV News SAEscaped macaw's big adventureA macaw named Tambo has been recaptured after escaping from the Adelaide Zoo during a free flight show and remaining at large for 24 hours.Pete McDonald-34.9295 138.5982Caught: media chases pollie of a different kindhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/07/22/2961217.htm?source=rss
After a chase which kept reporters and zookeepers on their toes, an escaped macaw has been coaxed back into a cage in Adelaide.
The blue and gold macaw Tambo was getting some outdoor flight training at Adelaide Zoo when children frightened him and he flew off.
Tired and scared of heights, Tambo is now back in safe hands.Fri, 23 Jul 2010 08:50:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201007\2961217.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaideHuman Interest:All:AllHuman Interest:Animals:AllHuman Interest:Offbeat:AllScience and Technology:Animals:AllScience and Technology:Zoology:AllScience and Technology:Animals:ZoosScience and Technology:Animals:BirdsAustralia:All:AllAustralia:SA:AllAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000Macaw on the looseTambo took a scenic tour of Adelaide before he was caughtABC News: Macaw's grand adventureA macaw named Tambo has been recaptured after escaping from the Adelaide Zoo during a free flight show and remaining at large for 24 hours.Pete McDonald-34.9295 138.5982Macaw's great adventurehttp://www.abc.net.au/news/video/2010/07/22/2961731.htm?source=rss
Tambo the macaw is safely back at Adelaide Zoo after leading keepers on a chase for a day.Thu, 22 Jul 2010 21:45:00 +0930\xmlcontent\201007\2961731.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaideHuman Interest:All:AllHuman Interest:Animals:AllHuman Interest:Offbeat:AllScience and Technology:Animals:AllScience and Technology:Zoology:AllScience and Technology:Animals:ZoosScience and Technology:Animals:BirdsAustralia:All:AllAustralia:SA:AllAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000Errant parrot recoveredErrant parrot recovered7pm TV News SA: 7pm TV News SAErrant parrot recoveredA macaw named Tambo has been recaptured after escaping from the Adelaide Zoo during a free flight show and remaining at large for 24 hours.Pete McDonaldMedia pack chases escaped zoo macawhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/07/22/2960836.htm?source=rss
Zookeepers have finally caught an escaped macaw which led them on a chase around Adelaide.
The blue and gold macaw was being trained for an outdoor flight presentation at Adelaide Zoo on Wednesday when it took fright and flew off.
Today it flew to several trees, with the media giving chase, and finally it was coaxed back into a cage.Thu, 22 Jul 2010 13:30:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201007\2960836.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaideHuman Interest:All:AllHuman Interest:Animals:AllScience and Technology:Animals:AllScience and Technology:Zoology:AllScience and Technology:Animals:ZoosScience and Technology:Animals:BirdsAustralia:All:AllAustralia:SA:AllAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000macaw - file photoFrightened macaw flew off from Adelaide Zoo: Macaw high in casuarina treeAn escaped macaw from Adelaide Zoo perches high in a tree nearby, July 22 2010.ABC News: -34.9295 138.5982Boarders take flighthttp://www.abc.net.au/news/video/2010/07/09/2949843.htm?source=rss
Homeless and vulnerable people in Adelaide are given the chance to breed birds in a comfortable environment.Mon, 12 Jul 2010 11:27:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201007\2949843.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaideCommunity and Society:All:AllCommunity and Society:Charities and Community Organisations:AllCommunity and Society:Homelessness:AllGovernment and Politics:Housing:AllHuman Interest:All:AllHuman Interest:Animals:AllScience and Technology:Animals:BirdsAustralia:All:AllAustralia:SA:AllAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000Boarding house takes flightBoarding house takes flightStateline South Australia: Stateline South AustraliaBoarding house takes flightThe Unity Housing complex in Adelaide is allowing homeless and vulnerable people the chance to breed birds in a comfortable environment.Simon RoyalEndangered birds finds a homehttp://www.abc.net.au/news/video/2010/07/09/2949867.htm?source=rss
Banded stilts are breeding in record numbers in the far north of South Australia.Fri, 09 Jul 2010 20:38:00 +0930\xmlcontent\201007\2949867.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaidenorthandwestEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Conservation:AllEnvironment:Endangered and Protected Species:AllHuman Interest:Animals:AllScience and Technology:Animals:BirdsAustralia:SA:AllAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000Australia:SA:Port Augusta 5700Endangered bird species finds a homeEndangered bird species finds a home7pm TV News SA: 7pm TV News SAEndangered bird species finds a homeA flock of banded stilts has been discovered breeding in record numbers on a small island at Lake Torrens north of Adelaide.Conservationists track salt-loving specieshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/07/09/2949007.htm?source=rss
Conservationists from the Coorong region have trekked across South Australia to Lake Torrens in the outback to track a vulnerable bird species.Fri, 09 Jul 2010 09:38:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201007\2949007.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaidenorthandwestEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Conservation:AllEnvironment:Endangered and Protected Species:AllEnvironment:Salinity:AllEnvironment:Wetlands:AllScience and Technology:Animals:AllScience and Technology:Animals:BirdsAustralia:All:AllAustralia:SA:AllAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000Australia:SA:Clayton 5256Australia:SA:Port Augusta 5700banded stiltsBanded stilts tagged at Coorong found in far north SA: Endangered birds breed in outbackA flock of banded stilts has been discovered breeding in record numbers on a small island at Lake Torrens north of Adelaide.-35.2333 138.7500Human activity harming bird migration patternshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/07/07/2946832.htm?source=rss
Humans are causing a decline in the numbers of birds migrating to Saint Vincent Gulf in South Australia each summer, the Natural Resources Management Board says. Wed, 07 Jul 2010 10:23:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201007\2946832.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaidenorthandwestEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Conservation:AllEnvironment:Endangered and Protected Species:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllScience and Technology:Animals:BirdsEnvironment:Biological Diversity:AllEnvironment:Environmental Impact:AllAustralia:All:AllAustralia:SA:AllAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000Australia:SA:Ardrossan 5571China:All:AllUnited States:All:All-34.9295 138.5982Dead albatrosses wash up on beachhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/06/08/2920986.htm?source=rss
Conservationists say as many as nine dead albatrosses have been found on the beach at Goolwa, south of Adelaide.Tue, 08 Jun 2010 07:39:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201006\2920986.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaideEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Endangered and Protected Species:AllScience and Technology:Animals:BirdsAustralia:All:AllAustralia:SA:AllAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000Australia:SA:Goolwa 5214-35.5069 138.7801Wedge-tailed eagle rescuehttp://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2010/03/31/2861285.htm?source=rss
They are one of northern South Australia's most majestic and iconic animals, striking awe in to the hearts of those who witness them in the wild.
But what happens when a wedge-tailed eagle is injured or orphaned and is need of help?Thu, 01 Apr 2010 07:22:00 +1030\xmlcontent\201004\2861285.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaideScience and Technology:Animals:BirdsAustralia:SA:Cherry Gardens 5157Rescued wedge-tailed eagle Miru at the Minton Farm Animal Rescue CentreRescued wedge-tailed eagle Miru at the Minton Farm Animal Rescue CentreBrett WilliamsonABC Adelaide: Brett Williamson9 month old rescued wedge-tailed eagle, Miru, at the Minton Farm Animal Rescue Centre9 month old rescued wedge-tailed eagle, Miru, at the Minton Farm Animal Rescue CentreBrett WilliamsonABC Adelaide: Brett WilliamsonBev Langley with MiruBev Langley with Miru the 'wedgie'Brett WilliamsonABC Adelaide: Brett WilliamsonMiru lets me get close enough for a patMiru lets me get close enough for a pat, and escape with all fingers intact.Brett WilliamsonABC Adelaide: Brett WilliamsonBev Langley talks about Miru the rescued wedge-tailed eagleBev Langley from the Minton Farm Animal Rescue Centre talks about Miru the rescued wedge-tailed eagleBrett Williamson-35.0500 138.6667Tougher rules for SA duck hunting seasonhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/03/26/2856728.htm?source=rss
A restricted duck hunting season starts this weekend in South Australia.Fri, 26 Mar 2010 09:13:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201003\2856728.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaidesoutheastsaeyrenorthandwestriverlandEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Conservation:AllEnvironment:Endangered and Protected Species:AllEnvironment:Wetlands:AllLifestyle and Leisure:All:AllLifestyle and Leisure:Clubs and Associations:AllScience and Technology:Animals:BirdsEnvironment:Environmental Impact:AllAustralia:SA:AllAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000Australia:SA:Mount Gambier 5290Australia:SA:Port Lincoln 5606Australia:SA:Port Pirie 5540Australia:SA:Renmark 5341-35.2333 138.7500Pelicans a sign of hope for Murray lower lakeshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/03/16/2847027.htm?source=rss
Locals see hope in the return of pelicans to parts of the Murray's drought-affected lower lakes.Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:56:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201003\2847027.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaideEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Endangered and Protected Species:AllEnvironment:Salinity:AllEnvironment:Wetlands:AllEnvironment:Rivers:AllEnvironment:Water:AllScience and Technology:Animals:BirdsEnvironment:Rivers:Murray-Darling BasinEnvironment:Biological Diversity:AllEnvironment:Environmental Impact:AllEnvironment:Water Supply:AllAustralia:All:AllAustralia:SA:AllAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000Australia:SA:Clayton 5256Australia:SA:Finniss 5255Australia:SA:Goolwa 5214Pelicans in lower lakes - file photoLocals say the pelicans are returning to the Murray's lower lakesfile photoABC News: file photo-35.5069 138.7801Museum showcases our biodiversityhttp://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2010/02/12/2817488.htm?source=rss
If you think you've seen everything the SA Museum has to offer - think again! A new multi-million dollar gallery, using state of the art technology, has just opened at the museum which showcases the biodiversity of the state's unique mammals, birds and marine creatures.Mon, 15 Feb 2010 13:39:00 +1030\xmlcontent\201002\2817488.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaideArts and Entertainment:Library Museum and Gallery:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllScience and Technology:Animals:AllScience and Technology:Animals:BirdsAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000Around the houseAround the houseAshley WalshABC Adelaide: Ashley WalshTemperate forestTemperate forestAshley WalshABC Adelaide: Ashley WalshCrustaceansCrustaceansAshley WalshABC Adelaide: Ashley WalshA replica of a reef near Coffin BayA replica of a reef near Coffin BayAshley WalshABC Adelaide: Ashley WalshSpotted WobbegongSpotted WobbegongAshley WalshABC Adelaide: Ashley WalshAustralian SealionAustralian SealionAshley WalshABC Adelaide: Ashley WalshDesert rocks and springsDesert rocks and springsAshley WalshABC Adelaide: Ashley WalshMangroves and birdlifeMangroves and birdlifeAshley WalshABC Adelaide: Ashley WalshA pelican flies over a flooded waterwayA pelican flies over a flooded waterwayAshley WalshABC Adelaide: Ashley WalshThe new Biodiversity GalleryThe new Biodiversity GalleryAshley WalshABC Adelaide: Ashley WalshHear more about the Biodiversity GalleryHear more about the Biodiversity Gallery-34.920627 138.603175Feeding the birds changes specieshttp://www.abc.net.au/science/articles/2009/12/03/2760928.htm?source=rss
It seems innocent enough but new research has found feeding birds can alter their migratory pattern, which may cause them to develop into a separate species.Fri, 04 Dec 2009 15:38:00 +1100\xmlcontent\200912\2760928.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaideScience and Technology:Animals:BirdsAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000feeding birdsFeeding the birds: a fun past-time, but it could affect their evolutioniStockphoto: -34.9295 138.5982